On the Job

It’s important for people living with HIV to know their rights in the workplace. It’s also important to weigh the pros and cons when deciding whether or not to disclose your status to your employer and coworkers. POZ wants to know your thoughts on HIV in the workplace.

1) What is your current employment status?

I work full-time. I work part-time. I am retired. (Skip to question 3.) I am on disability. (Skip to question 3.)

2) Does your employer address HIV in workplace policies and programs?

Yes No

3) Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits prospective employers from asking questions about your health prior to a job offer?

Yes No

4) Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals at their workplace?

Yes No

5) Have you ever faced workplace discrimination because of your HIV status?

Yes No (Skip to question 7.)

6) If yes, did you report it?

Yes No

7) Have you ever disclosed your HIV status to your employer or coworkers?

Yes No (Skip to question 9.)

8) When you disclosed your HIV status at work, did you receive a positive response and support?

Yes No

9) If you have not disclosed your HIV status at work, why not? (Check all that apply.)

I fear stigma and discrimination from my coworkers. I don't think it's any of their business. I don't want people to treat me differently. I don't trust them with the information. I fear it would prevent me from being promoted.

10) Have you ever regretted disclosing your HIV status to an employer?

Yes No

11) Have you ever regretted disclosing your HIV status to a coworker?

Yes No

12) What year were you born?

13) What is your gender?

Male Female Transgender Other option

14) What is your sexual orientation?

Straight Gay/Lesbian Bisexual Other option

15) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska Native Arab or Middle Eastern Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Other option

16) What is your current level of education?

Some high school High school graduate Some college Bachelor’s degree or higher